• Applicants must be enrolled in Austin Community College. Click here for more information. Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to a Health Sciences program.
• The Traditional 2-year Sonography Program (DCVS & DMVS) is open to all students.  A health science background is not required to apply.
• The 1-year Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate is only open to credentialed sonographers seeking formal training in the echocardiography specialty. 
• Applicants must satisfy all requirements to apply regardless of previous education, medical credentials, and medical experience. 
  • All prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline. 
• Applicants must meet the Technical Standards required by the program.

• Applications are accepted April 1 – June 1 for fall admission.
  (Fall 2024 admission ends June 3 at midnight)
• If the application deadline ends on a weekend, the deadline is adjusted to the next business day.

The Traditional Sonography Program at ACC offers two separate and specialized tracks: Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCVS) and Diagnostic Medical-Vascular Sonography (DMVS). Each program track is designed to prepare students for a career in sonography through classroom study and supervised clinical training.

Both program tracks are full-time and completed in six consecutive semesters, including summers. 

The following information is a guide to completing all Sonography Program application requirements. Additional details for each application requirement are located in the Traditional Sonography Program Self-Paced Information Session slide deck.

1. Activate your ACC email account. All correspondence with the program will be sent to your ACC email address. For information on how to set up your ACC email account see this page.
2. Print a copy of the current Applicant Ranking Worksheet. Use this document as your checklist for completing all of the requirements for the Sonography Program. 
3. Review the Sonography Program website in full, including the FAQ page.
4. Complete the mandatory Traditional Sonography Program Self-Paced Information Session and Post-Test. An email verification will be sent to your ACC email upon completion. Retain this email as part of your application documents. 
5. Register for and attend a mandatory Traditional Sonography Program Live Virtual Information Session.
   • Attendance verification for this information session is maintained by the program and is not included in the required document list for your application or CastleBranch.  
6. Complete all prerequisites with a minimum GPA of 2.7.  
   • A “C” grade or higher in each course is required for inclusion towards your intended degree. 
   • Applicants transferring credits from another higher education institution, including dual credit courses, will need to request electronic submission of all official transcripts from those institutions to ACC.
   • Additionally, if you have already earned a college degree, transcript evaluation by the Admissions and Enrollment Office must be requested and completed prior to the application deadline. 

7. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to complete as many corequisites as possible prior to the start of the sonography program. 

8. Schedule and complete your on-campus Sonography Lab Volunteer Sessions. 
   • Applicants must complete at least one volunteer session in each specialty: Cardiac, Medical, and Vascular. 
   • Up to four sessions in each specialty are accepted towards your application. One point is awarded for each session, up to 12 points total. 
   • Review the appointment scheduling and cancellation policy in full before proceeding. 
   • A tracking form will be provided to the applicant at the first session. This document will be submitted with your CastleBranch application documents.
9. Complete the program-required immunizations and have an approved licensed healthcare provider complete your immunization form. 
10. Upon completion of the immunization form, visit the CastleBranch website. 
    • Select “Place Order” from the homepage.
    • Enter UL64im in the “Package Code” field. 
    • After entering your personal information, the system will prompt you to upload your completed immunization form for each of the four required immunizations. 
      • Upload the same one-page form for each category in this package.
    • No waivers or late submissions are accepted for the required pre-admission immunizations.
11. Complete an approved patient care program. 

12. Complete the Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) by April 1 of your current application period.

13. Earn optional bonus points.

1. Download, print, and complete the Sonography Program Application in its entirety. 
   • Applications are only accepted between April 1 – June 1 of each year.
   • Applications will not be accepted in person. Follow the instructions on this page to submit your application remotely.
2. During the application period, confirm your immunizations have been received and approved (green checkmarks) by CastleBranch. 
   • Your application will not be processed without approved immunization records.
3. During the application period, visit the CastleBranch website.
   • Select “Place Order” from the homepage.
   • Enter UL70im in the “Package Code” field. 
     • Reapplicants should create a new package with this code for each new application cycle. 
   • You will be prompted to input your personal information and upload the following application documents. Ensure your name is on all pages.
     • Self-Paced Information Session verification email receipt, signed, and dated by applicant. 
     • Sonography Student Lab Volunteer Session tracking form.
     • Proof of Formal Patient Care Training. Only a certificate of completion, diploma, or verification letter on company letterhead are accepted. 
     • Optional: License/Credential for an accepted Formal Patient Care Training Program. 
     • Optional: Proof of Medical Terminology course completion. 
     • Optional: Proof of Direct Patient Care Experience 
   • All uploaded documents must be approved in CastleBranch by June 1 (green check = approved).
4. When you have completed all of the steps above, submit your completed sonography program application between April 1 and June 1 of the application year. 
   • Applications for each fall semester cohort will open on April 1 of the application year and close on June 1 of the application year.
5. Reminder: Reapplicants must complete an advising session with program faculty prior to the next application cycle. It is best to complete your advising appointment early. To request an appointment, complete the form at this link.
6. You will be notified by the program of the status of your application by July 1 of the application year regarding your fall semester program admission status. 
7. Questions regarding your application status should be sent to [email protected]. 

1. Selection for enrollment is based on a competitive ranking system outlined on the Sonography Program Applicant Ranking Worksheet. 
2. All applications submitted by the deadline are ranked. 
3. The highest-ranked applicants are admitted to the program. 
   • The program determines the number of available seats each year. Typically, 20-30 seats total.  
4. Specialty track placement is based on applicant preference and overall rank. 
5. Offers of admission are emailed to the applicant’s ACC email address no later than July 1.
6. In the event an applicant declines admission, the program will offer the seat to the next in line in the ranking. 
7. Admission to the Sonography program is provisional until the following clinical requirements are met. Do not act on these items until instructed by the department:
   • Criminal Background Check
   • Drug Screening
   • TB Testing
   • Health Data Form If you have concerns about events in your background, you may contact the Health Sciences Compliance Coordinator Lisa Enloe at (512) 223-5867 or [email protected].
8. Admitted students are required to attend the Sonography Program New Student Orientation held in July or August. Information on location, date, and time will be included in the student’s acceptance letter.